Recap: Decatur Community Red Devils vs. Rawlins County Buffaloes
The Decatur Community Red Devils had to travel to play their first game of the season, but the final result was worth the trip. They narrowly escaped with a victory as the squad sidled past Rawlins County 35-32. That result was just more of the same for these two, as Decatur Community also won the last time the pair played back in January.
Decatur Community's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Makadyn Ketterl, who scored 11 points. Brylee Minnick was another key contributor, scoring 9 points along with 8 rebounds and 3 steals.
When it comes to explaining why Rawlins County lost on Friday, one person who can't be blamed is Tayten Dewey. Despite the final result, she scored 12 points along with 5 rebounds and 4 steals. Another player making a difference was Kayte Shively, who scored 9 points.
Even though they lost, Rawlins County were working as a unit and finished the game with 11 assists. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Decatur Community only posted four.
Decatur Community's win bumped their record up to 1-0. As for Rawlins County, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-1.
Decatur Community will take on Wauneta-Palisade at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Rawlins County, they will take on Central Christian Academy at 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
